Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Engineer to join our growing IT security team in Malta. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security systems to protect our digital infrastructure, data, and applications from internal and external threats. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response, and security architecture, along with a strong understanding of compliance requirements within the EU and international frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level security systems, tools, and processes.
• Monitor security infrastructure, analyze logs, and respond to real-time security incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and application development teams to integrate security best practices across systems.
• Lead investigations of security breaches and provide detailed incident reports.
• Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, endpoint protection, and other security tools.
• Stay informed on evolving threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, NIS2).
• Assist in audits and ensure compliance with security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering or IT security operations.
• Solid knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, encryption, and access control.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, ELK), IDS/IPS, antivirus, vulnerability scanners.
• Understanding of secure software development, DevSecOps, and cloud security practices (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiarity with incident response and digital forensics.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or similar.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in the EU (e.g., GDPR, NIS2 Directive).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience working in a SOC or with threat intelligence platforms.
• Previous experience in the finance, gaming, or tech sectors is an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Flexible working hours and hybrid/remote options
• Training and certification support
• Dynamic and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge security initiatives in a fast-growing industry